Day: April 24, 2025
MK Party protests against Zelenskyy’s visit to SA – SABC News
Dozens of uMkhontho we Sizwe (MK Party) supporters are staging a protest against the visiting Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Ukrainian President is in
Read MoreVAT increase reversal seen as a step towards economic stability in South Africa
In a significant policy reversal, the South African Treasury announced on Thursday that it will no longer proceed with the planned 0.5% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT), which was
Read MoreBoeing jet returns to U.S. from China
Over the weekend, a Boeing 737 Max reportedly returned to King County International Airport instead of reaching its intended destination with China’s Xiamen Airlines. The aircraft already crossed the Pacific,
Read MoreeThekwini faces R35bn consumer debt crisis
A RECENT report detailing the state of consumer debt in the eThekwini Municipality has sparked concerns that ratepayers are deeply overstretched and unable to pay their municipal bills– and could
Read MoreCOSATU refutes Treasury’s shortfall claim – SABC News
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has refuted National Treasury’s statement that by not increasing VAT, the medium-term revenue shortfall will be R75 billion. Media statement: Reversal of
Read More‘World-class venue’ to host 2027 Euro cup finals
EPCR has announced the host city for the 2027 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals weekend. After a competitive tender process that saw seven bids from across six
Read MoreLIVE | Chief Albert Luthuli inquest continues – SABC News
The grandson of the late Chief Albert Luthuli, Albert Luthuli Junior, is expected to continue with his testimony at the Pietermaritzburg High Court this morning. He did not conclude his
Read MoreANC launches investigation into mayor's costly security measures in KwaDukuza
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has launched an investigation into how the party-led KwaDukuza Local Municipality decided to secure the protection of the mayor’s house at a cost of R173 000
Read MoreUpdate On Willow. She’s Been Struggling!
Willow has been struggling with her asthma lately. We need a prayer chain for Willow. #3southerncatsandmomma source
Read MoreDA calls for corruption-free rebuilding of Tembisa hospital after devastating fires
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has urged the provincial Health Department to prioritise a speedy and corruption-free reconstruction process of the fire-ravaged Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital. The plea comes
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